2025 Competition Lyrics Entry:

Were U Dancing? by Matthew Lipschultz

Lyrics

V.1
Teddy Muscles
Sally Forth
Think upon your life
Think of all the hurt you’ve felt
What chased you through the night

C.1
Did U miss that magic moment?
Or feel the rhythm in your feet?
Did U hear the song that played?
Were U dancing to the beat?

V.2
Mijo Jones
Sally Forth
Think of your routine
For all the wasted chases
Can you tell me what they mean?

C.2
Did U miss that magic moment?
Or feel the rhythm in your feet?
Did U hear the song that played?
Were U dancing to the beat?

Bridge
What do U recall?
Were U holding up the wall?
Waiting on perfection?
Without understanding?
Did U miss the signs?
Or were U dancing?

V.3
HandyMan
Sally Forth
Soon the song will end
The world will dance without us
But the music will transcend


C.3
Did U miss that magic moment?
Or feel the rhythm in your feet?
Did U hear the song that played?
Were U dancing to the beat?

Bio

Matthew “Lippy” Lipschultz: President and CEO of Wundurfunk Records

Matthew Lipschultz, or “Lippy” as his friends call him, is a vocalist and “rising star” on the Twin Cities’ music scene, grinding-out passionate vocals for a variety of Twin Cities bands, including work with some of the very BEST in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area; The Sons of Almighty, Jaybee & The Routine, Dr. Mambo’s Combo, Johnnie Brown, Kendra Glenn, Dan Ristrom & The Big Throwdown, The Lonesome Losers Yacht Rock Revue, and Steeling Dan, the Midwest’s premiere Steely Dan tribute band.

Lippy also manages, and is the lead-singer for several of his own bands, including:

*The Soul Shack
*Monkeys In A Zoo acoustic duo
… and *Hot Brockoli


Lippy always offers soulful renditions of your favorite tunes from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and more.​ He LOVES to interact with the crowd, making each night a unique experience that’s truly “in-the-moment”!

He’s melted stages all over the Midwest, including The Hard Rock Cafe (MOA), The Dakota, The Dancing Dragonfly Winery, Crooner’s, The Legendary Minnesota Music Cafe, Bunkers, Lee’s Liquor Lounge, Gluek’s, Kieran’s and more!

As a singer, Lippy has developed a book of over two hundred plus (200+) songs that span genres from Classic Rock to Pop, and from Soul Music to Blues, Jazz, Country and Funk.

Co-author(s)

Lyrics Competition Results

Emotional Impact:
8/ 20
Technical Skill:
8/ 20
Memorability:
8/ 20
Storytelling:
7/ 20
Imagery:
6/ 20
Total Score:
37/ 100

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